Bitcoin News

Bitcoin (BTC) was created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008 as the world's first successful cryptocurrency, solving the double-spending problem that had plagued previous digital cash experiments. Operating on a decentralized proof-of-work blockchain, Bitcoin enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries, with its monetary policy enforced through cryptographic consensus rather than central authority.

The Bitcoin network is maintained by miners who secure transactions and earn newly minted bitcoin, while a global ecosystem of traders, institutional investors, developers, and businesses continues expanding its adoption. From El Salvador's legal tender status to corporate treasury adoption by companies like MicroStrategy and Tesla, Bitcoin has evolved from a cryptographic experiment into a recognized store of value and inflation hedge.

At CoinDesk, we deliver breaking Bitcoin news and in-depth analysis covering everything from price movements and institutional adoption to technological developments and regulatory shifts. Our team tracks Bitcoin ETF launches, mining industry changes, Lightning Network growth, and the ongoing debates shaping cryptocurrency's future.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Markets

Crypto Market Setup Looks Positive for Second Quarter: Coinbase

The bitcoin halving, expected in mid-April, remains the main supply-side event, the report said.

By Will CannyApr 2, 2024

Crystal ball with points of light being held in two hands.

Markets

Crypto Bulls See $400M Liquidations as Solana, Dogecoin Lead Slide in Majors

The CoinDesk 20 index, which tracks major tokens minus stablecoins, slumped just over 4.5%.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 2, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Drops Over 5% as Upbeat U.S. Factory Data Powers Dollar Index to Nearly 5-Month High

The U.S. factory activity unexpectedly expanded in March, data released Monday showed, sending the dollar index higher.

By Omkar GodboleApr 2, 2024

Markets

Tether Added Nearly 8.9K Bitcoin to Holdings in First Quarter: On-Chain Data

The stablecoin issuer's BTC stack now tops 75,000 tokens worth about $5 billion.

By Stephen AlpherApr 1, 2024

Markets

Bitcoin Becomes More Volatile Than Ether as Halving Approaches

Bitcoin's annualized 30-day historical or realized volatility rose to nearly 60% late last week, surpassing ether's 30-day realized volatility by nearly 10 percentage points.

By Omkar GodboleApr 1, 2024

The spread between BTC and ETH's 30-day historical volatility indices widened to nearly 10 percentage points late last week. (Kaiko)

Markets

Crypto Market in Zen Mode as Bitcoin Remains Stable at $70K Ahead of Halving

All eyes are on the upcoming Bitcoin halving event.

By Sam ReynoldsApr 1, 2024

Podcasts

Opinion

Is This the End of Bitcoin's 4-Year Bull/Bear Market Cycle?

CoinFlip's Daniel Polotsky argues the introduction of ETFs and institutions could disrupt the cyclical price pumps that have historically trailed the Bitcoin halving.

By Dan PolotskyMar 28, 2024